Page 3 - pSeries Lotus Domino Server e-business Solution Overview; Domino
pSeries Lotus Domino Server e-business Solution Overview Domino ™ , a server-based product from Lotus ® Corporation of IBM ® , is positioned in the e-business™ marketplace as a messaging/groupware system with dynamic application serving. Domino's integratedapplication services, such as security, wor...
Page 5 - Supported Software Releases; Domino Server R5 is supported on the following versions of AIX:; AIX Release
Supported Software Releases Domino Server R5 is supported on the following versions of AIX: 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 Domino Server R5 AIX Release Domino Release Lotus Domino Server R5 Implementation Guide June 18, 2001 Page 5
Page 6 - PTF Matrix; Recommended Level
PTF Matrix In order to install Domino Server R5 on AIX, certain program temporary fixes (PTFs) are required orspecific authorized program analysis reports (APARs) should be read. The following table lists the patchrequirements: 4.3.3.50 Maintenance level 8 (APARIY10778) and microcode MM1032required ...
Page 7 - Performance Guidelines; A. What Affects Application Responsiveness?; Network Protocols and Topology
Performance Guidelines Disclaimer: Performance of applications can only be made in a general sense. Specificcharacteristics of application implementation on specific hardware will yield differentperformance characteristics. Performance tools for measurement and tuning exist in mostinstances and shou...
Page 8 - Other Workload Factors; Maximizing Application and Server Performance in Domino; B. Steps to Maximum Domino Performance; Basing your analysis on a single performance metric.; Know the Configuration; Processor speed is important for indexing.
Other Workload Factors Other factors that can impact the actual load that a given user community places on a Domino serverinclude: Ÿ The extra overhead associated with a significant number of dial-up connections, such as mobileemployees getting E-mail or suppliers accessing a supply chain automation...
Page 9 - Distribute I/O Across Physical Disks; The Notes paging file; Log Performance Metrics Consistently; Among the key metrics to track are:; Optimize for Domino R5; Set up the correct number of mailboxes. Multiple
Distribute I/O Across Physical Disks Our experience has shown that physical and logical disk structures are our customers' least understoodsystem resource, and the one most often undersized. The best way to boost performance on manyDomino servers is to distribute I/O across separate physical disk su...
Page 10 - Make Use of NotesBench Data; How can you tell if a server is
Ÿ For partitioned systems, you will need to ensure the NSF Buffer Pool is properly set since Dominocannot automatically determine the memory that’s actually available to it across multiple partitions.This can be accomplished by placing the following variable in the notes.ini file: PercentAvailSysRes...
Page 11 - IBM Servers and Lotus Domino: Centralize and Distribute; Lotus NotesBench
additional users probably won't be equivalent to the resources required for an equal number of yourcurrent users. For example, per-user memory requirements decrease as the number of users increases,because fixed memory overhead is divided across more users. Consider Clustering Clustering is the prem...
Page 12 - or; NotesBench Metrics; The maximum number of concurrent workload threads connected to; Model
specialized benchmarks that are unique to a customer’s deployment. This allows Business Partners toassess specific server environments and compare it with various RS/6000 models and configurations. An independent agency audits and published NotesBench reports. For the latest information andNotesBenc...
Page 13 - Sizing Guidelines; active
Sizing Guidelines Disclaimer: System sizing for applications can only be described from a general perspective.Definitive characteristics of application implementation and behavior on specific hardware willyield different sizing requirements. Use system sizing tools when available for your specificen...
Page 15 - Domino R5 on AIX Specifics; auto-restart features even more effective, by allowing Domino to
Among the key Domino R5 features that enable it to scale with these platforms are: Ÿ Unlimited database size (currently certified up to 64 GB), to support increased database workloads. Ÿ Directory scalability in excess of one million users, to easily handle the directory requirements ofeven the larg...
Page 17 - Sample Configurations; Small Configuration:
Sample Configurations The verification test was run on the configuration mentioned previously. Below are sampleconfigurations for light (small), medium, and high (large) workload /user communities. These are meantto be guideline configurations relative to memory, disk, and adapters. Specific configu...
Page 18 - Pre-installation Support; weeks; Course Number; Technical Certifications recommended:; Certification Name
Pre-installation Support A. Pre-sales Technical Support Further assistance is available to assist in overall marketing activities through Partner Line. Whencalled, the first step will be the Business Partner entitlement. Partner Line for non-entitled BusinessPartners will also send the information t...
Page 20 - Implementation Process Overview; Select an Install Team
Implementation Process Overview The installation of Domino not only includes installing and configuring the server software, but alsomaking sure that the network, hardware, and operating system meet certain requirements. Installationrequires training and performance tuning. This section discusses it...
Page 21 - Train Domino and Network Administrators
Network: Ÿ Network equipment (hubs, switches, routers, firewalls) Ÿ Network diagram Ÿ WAN diagram Ÿ Bandwidth capacity Next, you will probably want to conduct a detailed inventory of the server equipment and all relatedequipment. The list below contains some items that you should include in your inv...
Page 22 - Setup a Pilot Project
connectivity maps, and a list of possible errors that they or end users may encounter during theinstallation project and how to resolve them. After an initial course, it is highly recommended that each administrator and support staff memberreceive full training on Domino R5. They should learn how to...
Page 23 - Create an Install Plan for the Network Infrastructure
5. Document Experiences, Problems, and Solutions From the Pilot Project The most important item of the pilot project is the documentation of the administrator’s and end users’feedback. It is vital that feedback be gathered from the very beginning all the way through the end of thepilot project. Feed...
Page 24 - Create or Modify an Existing Disaster Recovery Plan
Ÿ Document issues encountered and their solutions Ÿ Coordinate communication, including project databases, meetings, and conference calls Set responsibilities and designate who performs which functions and at what times. Ensure that there isa contact person for each role and responsibility -- this p...
Page 28 - Schedule and Perform the Installation of the Domino Servers
When scheduling, consider the effect on your organization and solicit input from the representatives onyour team and from management for each area or department that will be affected by this phase of theprocess. Some departments maybe in a period when they are working on time, or mission criticalpro...
Page 32 - Checklist for Implementation; Follow up training for administrators and end users as needed.; TASK
Checklist for Implementation The checklist provided here is a guide to assist in the installation of Lotus Domino Server. Although thischecklist is a good reference point, it may not contain everything since each environment is unique. 18. Follow up training for administrators and end users as neede...
Page 33 - Installation Steps; A. Preparing the AIX Environment; Step 1 - Login to AIX as the Root User
Installation Steps Before installing a Lotus Domino R5 Server, certain software, hardware and system requirements mustbe met and the AIX environment must be prepared. Step by step instructions are provided here to assistin the correct installation of the Lotus Domino Server software. If you want to ...
Page 35 - mount automatically at system restart
The SMIT utility displays the screen to create a new volume group. Enter a new volume group name. Inour example we will use the preferred name dominovg . Also, select the physical volume to use in this new volume group. When this information has been entered, press Enter. A pop up message will appea...
Page 36 - Step 12 - Create a File System for the Domino Binaries; Step 13 - Mount the File Systems
Step 12 - Create a File System for the Domino Binaries Create a new journaled file system (JFS) for the Domino binaries with the command smitty crjfslv . The SMIT utility displays a menu for creating a journaled file system. Select Add a Standard Journaled File System and press Enter. You will see t...
Page 37 - B. Installing the Lotus Domino Server
chdev -l sys0 -a maxuproc=128 To check the current setting for the maximum number of fixed licenses, use the command lslicense . This value must be a minimum of 2 or more in order for the Domino server to function properly. Tochange the value, use the command chlicense -u <value>. An example o...
Page 40 - Post-installation Support; A. Domino Product Support
Post-installation Support A. Domino Product Support IBM provides the technical post installation support for Lotus Domino and related software. Several feeofferings are available and recommended based on the specifics of the customer. Overall, support andupgrade protection is offered under a program...
Page 42 - Services Available; Contact
Services Available IBM provides a set of services to assist both Business Partners and customers to implement Dominosolutions. These services can also be marketed and sold by Business Partners. For more details, go to http://www.as.ibm.com/asww . IBM PSSsales rep This offering implements Lotus Domin...
Page 43 - Additional Technical Resources
Additional Technical Resources URLs: IBM pSeries Web Site http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries IBM AIX PTF Information http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/rs6000/fixes IBM RS/6000 Support http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/rs6000/support IBM Services for RS/6000 and Domino http:/www.as.ibm....
Page 45 - Appendix A. Sample Configurator Configurations; A. Small Configuration
Appendix A. Sample Configurator Configurations The information shown here does not necessarily constitute a complete or valid order. Prices are in USdollars. A. Small Configuration The configuration is an IBM pSeries 640 with 4 POWER3-II 375 MHz processors, 8 GB memory, and 6418.2 GB drives for data...
Page 47 - B. Medium Configuration
5005 Preinstall 1 N/C 5924 AIX 4.3 PII - English 1 N/C 9001 Asset Registration 1 N/C ========= 5692-AIX OTC 50 Lotus Domino Server 1 5000 ******************************* GRAND TOTALS ******************************* Hardware Price 441274 Software OTC 5050 ========= Grand Total 446324 Monthly Maintena...
Page 50 - C. Large Configuration
C. Large Configuration The configuration is an IBM pSeries 680 with 24 RS64-IV 600 MHz processors, 96 GB memory, and 28818.2 GB drives for data. ********************************* HARDWARE ********************************* Product Description Qty Purchase Maint 7017-S85 pSeries 680 1 11188 941 F 1.44...
Page 53 - Appendix B. IBM Production Configuration; As of June 2001, the M80 server configuration is as follows:
Appendix B. IBM Production Configuration The vast majority of Domino servers in the IBM deployment run on the AIX platform today. Managed byIBM Global Services, this is the largest Domino deployment in the world with over 1900 R5 mail andapplication servers supporting more than 300,000 production No...
